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Jennifer Handley

Not only are Vancouver Fleet members busy preparing themselves and their boats for offshore, but a small committee within that group is researching, sourcing and assembling “leaver” packages for BCA members who plan to cast off their lines in 2024.  This package is a farewell presentation from BCA given to all members in good standing […]

Scott Crawshaw

It has been a great season so far, with in-person attendance at Club Nights in the mid-thirties and online attendance at around fifteen computers and other devices. The end of 2023 included a pot-luck dinner at the Nanaimo Yacht Club for the Mid-Island group, and a casual appies social and awards night at RVYC. The […]

Campbell Good and Bill Eisenhauer, VI Fleet Coordinators

Everything you ever wanted to know about offshore insurance but were afraid to ask was asked at January’s VI Fleet meeting. And Sean Thompson of Dolphin Insurance had it covered. With detailed tips on how to get the right coverage for your specific cruising needs, Sean detailed options for worldwide coverage or region-specific plans for […]

Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator

The Fleet program for January was a meeting aboard Endless Song at the Vancouver International Boat Show hosted by owners Darrell and David Farrow. David reported a great turnout, with 18 folk aboard at one point.  It was cozy, but not overpacked.  There was a great interchange among current voyagers and dreamers and planners, and […]

Campbell Good and Bill Eisenhauer, VI Fleet Coordinators

The VI Fleet wrapped up 2023 with a lively panel discussion featuring returning cruisers who shared insights on their bluewater experiences. Fleet members posed wide ranging questions from what our panel of Doners wished they had known before setting off and their must-have items to how they successfully managed relationships aboard to keeping kids engaged […]

Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year from the Calgary Chapter! At the beginning of December we had a fun-filled quiz night and potluck to close the 2023 season. Important nautical facts such as who was Calico Jack, and why was Gilligan’s boat named the Minnow were tested. Aiden and Elaine hosted another wonderful Pre-Thanksgiving Rendezvous […]

Campbell Good and Bill Eisenhauer, VI Fleet Coordinators

The VI Fleet’s November focus was Provisioning. We had a great presentation by Brent Alley and Sonia Crawshaw, with additional input from Barb Lyall and Jennifer Handley.  Topics included: Who Are You Provisioning For? Fair Trade for Food Factors to Consider When Stocking the Vessel Galley Equipment List Gimbaled Stove & Harness Review Your Cooking […]

Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator

The Vancouver Fleet has met twice via Zoom since getting underway in September.  
Zoom opened early each meeting at 1900 hours to provide an opportunity for informal chat among members. The October 24 meeting was an interactive ‘ask me anything’ program presented by Rob Murray. Rob gave us a short chronology of  how he and […]

Barb Peck

Did you submit an article within the last couple of months but haven’t heard back from us? The Problem Recently, we had a few glitches with the online form that authors use to send articles to Currents.  These problems occurred when the uploaded photos were too large. To make matters worse, if a submission does […]

Ralph Lapp

Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Time: Meeting opens at 19:00 PST/ 20:00 MST.  AGM to begin at 19:30 PST/ 20:30 MST Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom (details to follow when you register) Registration: Please register in advance if you plan to attend the AGM. Agenda: The business […]